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Since my constant shilling for all things Foxtel HD apparently knows no bounds, I figure the least I could do is post the advert for the new high definition service too.
The commercial is a trip through Australian television history, from the first transmission in 1956, to the introduction of colour in 1975, right up to the launch of Foxtel HD, which I’m afraid probably won’t go down in history with the kind of reverence that they were probably hoping for, but it is an ad after all.
The song featured in the video is ‘Lost in Time’ by Melbourne artist Whitley.
- Big thanks to Christian for the video.
I think its kinda funny that Foxtel would put in a Rupert Murdoch double in their TV campaign.
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Seconded, Tez. But I like the ad. It’s poignant, in a way… until it predictably talks about the product.
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Heh! I thought he looked MUCH more like Dad, from Hey Dad!
CK.
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Well that make you feel warm and fuzzy inside well me atleast, fantastic promo.
I love it.
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It’s a great ad.. doesn’t make me want to get Foxtel though.. but great ad :0
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HAHA, love it!
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Tez: I agree with you! hahahaha…
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Pretty cool. The whistling got annoying… =P
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The music is what makes it though. Would be a different thing altogether with Whitly
Also, it does kinda suck how you can’t whistle like that now without looking like a schmuck copying the ad
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Does anyone know which advertising company or production company made this ad?
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Kid must’ve been surprised when he laid eyes on Bruce Gyngell.
The whistles are annoying, though.
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